[10] 'Being beloved,' the historian says, 'for his justice, wisdom,
moderation, and mercy.'
[11] 'The sands are left uncovered at low water to a great extent; and
travellers between Lancaster and Furness had formerly to cross from
Hest Bank to Ulverston by the route _brogged_ out by the guides; the
brogs being branches of trees stuck in the sand to mark where the
treacherous way was safest; a dreary distance of about 14
miles.'--Richardson, _Furness_, i. 14.